Something different for dinner 4 nights a week
Tuesdays, Depanneur founder Len Senater cooks up something tasty for y’all
Wednesdays, Quinn Cruise makes supper with fresh local & organic produce from Fresh City Farms
Thursdays we showcase student talent from George Brown College’s Culinary Management & Nutrition program
Fridays we invite guest chefs to cook their speciality — it’s “open mic night” for culinary talent in Toronto
Drop-In Dinners are prepared by a rotating cast of chefs, and are priced around $10-$14, tax included. Dinners start at 6pm, and are served first-come, first served until we sell out, or until around 8:30. No reservations are needed or taken – just “drop in”. Seating is at one of the two big tables or at the window counters. Dinners can also be ordered to-go, and you’re welcome to bring your own containers if you like.
At every Drop-In Dinner, The Dep also offers a selection of hot & cold beverages, a homemade soup by Afoodgypsy ($4) and a side salad ($3), a selection of cookies & ice cream sandwiches by Cookie Martinez, and gourmet popsicles by Augie’s Ice Pops to complement the day’s feature dish. Wherever possible, we try to provide vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten-free options on our menus. Check the event listings for details of specific menus.
The Dep is not licensed, and these events are not BYOB.
We’re always looking for enterprising foodies who’d like cook dinner for a crowd and make a bit of extra cash. If you’d like to do a Drop-In Dinner at The Depanneur, click here to learn more.
Upcoming Drop-in Dinners
Jun 19, 2013 6:00 pm
DROP-IN DINNER: Summer Vegetable Risotto w/ Grilled Sausage by Dustin Jude
Every Wednesday Fresh City Farms drops off their amazing bags of organic veggies for their members in the neighbourhood. This week local culinary foodster Dustin Jude is at The Dep with a plan to turn a surprise mix of local … Continue reading
Jun 20, 2013 6:00 pm
DROP-IN DINNER: Mock Duck Fresh Rolls with Mango Salad by Emily Zimmerman
Vegan cook extraordinaire Emily Zimmerman is back with a yummy summer dinner… “Duck” fresh rolls. Crispy grilled tofu “duck” and fresh summer greens rolled in delicate rice paper wrappers with a zingy black bean sauce for dipping. Comes with a … Continue reading
Jun 21, 2013 6:00 pm
DROP-IN DINNER: Kashiwa-Meshi with Kushikatsu by Shinji Yamaguchi
Kashiwa-Meshi (Chicken-Rice) is a traditional Japanese specialty of Shinji’s hometown of Fukuoka. Kashiwa-Meshi is rice cooked with shiitake mushrooms, gobou, tofu, carrot, chicken, soy sauce, sake and more, in a way that really brings out the harmony of chicken and … Continue reading